New York Updates Its Public Employee Job Safety and Health Poster

Mandatory Change: Employers in this state must replace their current labor law poster to remain compliant. Our All In One Poster includes the updated required notices in one convenient format.

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What Employers Need to Know

New York has released an updated Job Safety and Health Protection notice (Form P208, revised 9/26) from the Department of Labor's Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH) Bureau. The revised notice took effect in September 2026 and expands the information public employers must share with workers about safety rights, recordkeeping, training, and serious injury reporting. This notice is required for public sector employers only, including state agencies, counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, and public authorities. Private employers are not affected by this update.

What Changed

• The notice was fully redesigned under the title Job Safety and Health Protection: It's the Law
• Public employees now have a listed right to receive copies of their medical records, injury and illness records, and exposure records
• The employer section now lists specific duties: record serious work related injuries and illnesses, post PESH citations at or near the violation, correct identified hazards, offer training in a language and vocabulary workers understand, and develop and implement safety and health programs
• A new reporting section requires employers to report work related deaths and inpatient hospitalizations within 8 hours, and amputations or loss of an eye within 24 hours
• The district office directory was replaced with a single statewide phone number, an email address, and QR codes for more information and for filing a complaint

The core PESH Act requirements have not changed, but recordkeeping, training, and serious injury reporting obligations now appear directly on the poster. Public employers should replace the previous version so employees see the current rights and contact information.

Key Details Included in the Notice

The notice outlines the rights of New York public employees and the responsibilities of public employers, including:

• PESH enforces the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and the New York State Public Employee Safety and Health Act for all public sector employees
• Employees have the right to a safe workplace and may notify their employer or PESH about hazards
• Employees may file a safety and health complaint and keep their name confidential
• Employees may see citations issued to their employer
• Employers must record work related injuries and illnesses that involve loss of consciousness, restricted work or job transfer, days away from work, or medical treatment beyond first aid
• Reports of serious incidents must include the employer contact, location, date and time, the employees involved, and a brief description of what happened
• PESH can be reached at 1-844-SAFE-NYS (1-844-723-3697) or Ask.SHNYPESH@labor.ny.gov

It is illegal for a public employer to retaliate against an employee for reporting potential violations or raising safety and health concerns. Employees who believe they were discriminated against for safety and health activity may file a complaint within 30 days.

Other Workplace Posting Requirements

• Check our Poster Update Log for the New York Public Entities poster to review this update and track other recent New York labor law poster changes in the Poster Content section.

Where Can I Find More Information?

All In One Poster Company provides updated, compliant labor law posters for all 50 states, helping employers stay confident their workplace postings meet current requirements. Learn more by visiting our website: www.allinoneposters.com

Visit the New York State Department of Labor's Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH) Bureau for more information or to file a complaint.